Thriving Matters Podcast

This episode of Thriving Matters Podcast is with Mary Ann McGowan and focuses on her recent book launch "Put Who First: A Human-Centered Guide to Leading Yourself and Others." Listen in as you will hear Mary Ann explain that her work in leadership training and coaching brings her joy due to the meaningful connections she forms with people in training rooms. Mary Ann describes what motivates her da...

This episode our guest is Meg Price and we explore the question of "Who do we become when we talk with AI?" Meg shared her background in human resources and organisational development, and how she became interested in creating an AI coach during the COVID-19 pandemic. Meg discusses her early work on AI coaches designed to help people think through issues before human interactions, which led to eth...

Welcome! Our latest Thriving Matters podcast is with Glenn Solomons, who thrives on his work with educational consultants and school systems, creatively designing professional learning supported by technology, that works for over 50,000 school staff and leaders.   As we start the conversation, Glenn discusses his evolving role in education, shifting from direct teacher support to elevating voices...

In this episode of Thriving Matters, our guest is Janet Moeller. With 30 years of teaching and leading schools across the USA, Hong Kong, and Australia, Janet brings grounded insight into the complexity, care, and courage required in today's education landscape. Carrie and Janet discussed the impact of AI and technology on education, particularly focusing on how administrative tasks have increased...

Una Crilly, a leadership consultant specializing in emotional intelligence, based in Dublin, Ireland, is our guest this episode. Una's work is in supporting leaders and managers in Ireland's retail and hospitality sectors. Una and Carrie have known each other for a few years now and share Genos International Emotional intelligence Certification. Listen in as Una discusses her passion and goal for...

Soo Woods, our guest, is the owner of a healing center in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia, where she cares for 15 therapy horses on her 106-acre regenerated property and offers accommodations and wellness programs. Set on 106 picturesque acres in NSW Southern Highlands, the primary intention of The Highlands Centre, is to help people return to nature, to spend time with animal...

Welcome to this episode of Thriving Matters. Our guest is Ryan Noonan, Leader of Digital Technologies and Innovation at Chevalier College, a day school with approximately 1,000 secondary students in the Southern Highlands, NSW, Australia. Listen in as we discuss a number of topics that impact how digital technologies and AI in education are ethically and inclusively drive classroom teaching and pr...

This Thriving Matters episode features two global experts, Alan Stevens and Joseph McGuire in an conversation with me about facial recognition and communication that benefits us all! Both Alan and Joseph have rich expertise are in their fields. They both also have a fabulous sense of humour! And I have known both these gentlemen for many years.   What you will hear and what I hope you enjoy, is th...

Hello listeners! Welcome to another episode of the Thriving Matters Podcast. It is such a privilege to share this conversation with you because we are joined by one of Australia's most thriving educators, Andrea, who is currently doing absolutely amazing work as the Head of Well-being at the British School Jakarta (BSJ) in Indonesia. Andrea is truly an ordinary girl doing extraordinary things in l...

Brett Salakas and I have an energetic future focused conversation for you this episode as we talk about human-centred community and connection especially in learning and teaching. Brett opened our conversation by explaining the background artwork by Indigenous artist Melissa Barton, whilst sharing his experience of working on a program to adapt international standards for Australia at HP, linking...

Our guest is Renata Bernarde, a career coach, who works with clients seeking new jobs or career advancement through her self-agency approach, as well as teaching at Monash University, Melbourne.   Listen in as we explore the importance of creativity and wellbeing in professional coaching, Renata sharing her experience of working remotely while traveling and how she creates a calming environment fo...

Our guest this conversation is none other than Summer Howarth, highly experienced and recognised educator and thriving leader here in Australia being recently acknowledged locally and globally for her skilled contribution. We hope you share this with other family, friends and colleagues as education is everyone's business particularly as global societies need to prepare their students for balancin...

Our guest this episode is David Montgomery, affectionately known as 'Monty'. We dived right into thriving in life and work, with David sharing his usual morning routine of gym and meditation, being agile and maintaining a routine that can adapt to changes. Another 'ordinary guy doing extraordinary things in life and work!" Listen in to David story, his 20-year career in the construction industry a...

Our guest this episode is Wendy Watson who shares her entrepreneurial journey, starting with her upbringing in a family of business owners and her transition from corporate accounting to massage therapy and coaching after losing her job during the 2009 recession. She described her decision to move from Phoenix to Colorado Springs in 2021, where she built a new business and became involved in vario...

In this podcast episode of Thriving Matters, Carrie and Serena Low discuss the link between wellbeing and leadership in these uncertain times. Listen in as Serena shares her daily wellness routine, which includes 10 push-ups and yoga, and her goal to run 5 kilometers without stopping. We talked about Serena's background as a lawyer and how she grew up following a strict academic and career path in...

Our guest is Mary M'Mukindia, an absolutely beautiful person inside and out! A quick heads up - Mary and I are connected through the Genos International community and were together last year in Bangkok which was such a delight. We did have a few wifi wobbles between Kenya and Sydney!   Listen in as Mary opens up about her own journey of self-discovery, shedding her professional mask and embracing...

Listen in as Daniel and I discuss 'thriving matters' in an education context. It was so good to have this conversation about the direct link between wellbeing and leadership - I do hope you enjoy this. Daniel shared his journey from being an educator to working in corporate communications and returning back to teaching, highlighting his experiences in diverse communities and the challenges of burn...

In this episode of Thriving Matters, our guest Eva Vennari discussed her journey of self-discovery and healing from chronic illnesses, including chronic fatigue, anxiety, insomnia, depression, fibromyalgia, and infertility. She shared how she initially sought medical help but was unsatisfied with the results and decided to take matters into her own hands. Eva discovered a method called mineral bal...

This episode my guest Breanna May discusses her love of how emotional intelligence has become the superpower in her personal and professional journey to date. A law degree didn't fulfil Breanna's inner quest and she moved into education. Working as a teenage mindset coach Breanna helped teenage girls navigate high school socially, emotionally, and academically. She noticed that the girls' emotiona...

Listeners, our guest this episode is Elizabeth Williamson, well known for her conflict resolution, improved relationships and resilience expertise and practice. This isn't the first time Liz and I have had a 'thriving matters' conversation and I guarantee you won't be disappointed. There are many gems in our latest chat including the latest in the Gottman Institute's research; her new chapter just...

Listeners, what you are going to be totally amazed at is Justine's moxie! Now some of you will know that "Moxie" means courage, determination, nerve, or energy. and our guest this episode have just this!   Listen in as we talk about wellbeing and self leadership - how Justine has managed her health diagnoses and the impact they have had on her life and work.   Justine talks openly about a life she...

Our guest, Sheela Edwards has had a rich career experience that now shows up clearly in the passion and purpose she has for early learning of our young generation. In this episode Sheela shares what she has learnt over her life and career that fuels her creativity and love for Early Childhood Education where 'love and play the Aurora way' is fundamental to her business and sense of service. We tal...

This episode with Dr Manoj was a joy. Not only does Manoj have an expert window on human suffering he has been an advocate for a way to utilise technology to empower teenagers and adults who are experiencing many mental and emotional health problems. Manoj strongly advocates that self awareness and understanding the power of our brain to find the inner intelligence within ourself. We spoke about h...

Our guest this episode of Thriving Matters is a true advocate of teachers and leaders globally. Kylie Captain totally gets 'striving to thriving' and her life story as she says, is 'always about the dream!" We talk about her childhood and adversity initially, but what stands out is Kylie's resilience and fortitude in breaking cycles and everything she does is based in strong purposeful relationshi...

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Linda Fisk, CEO of LeadHERship Global, a powerhouse advocate for women in business and leadership. Linda shares her own journey, insights, and the mission driving her to elevate women in leadership across industries. We explore her innovative strategies to empower female leaders, foster inclusive workplaces, and create meaningful impact on a global scale...